Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi sharing the Word of God during the First Session on December 11.
Dimapur, December 11 (MExN): The two-day Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Western Sümi Baptist Churches Association (WSBAK) which started on December 10 culminated on Sunday evening at WSBAK Mission Centre Aküvüto with Rev S Vitoshe Swu, Sr Pastor, Dimapur Sümi Baptist Church as speaker for the final session.
Rev Swu lamented that the Western Sümis, though blessed with rich resources have failed to wisely utilise it and have also failed to give back to God His share. “Not acknowledging God is ignorant,” a press release from the WSBAK Press & Media Cell quoted him as saying.
Reflecting on the theme “Ebenezer,” Rev Swu said that God has brought the Western Sümi this far, not because of their merit but because of His unconditional love. He encouraged the congregation to forgive the past misgivings and embark on a new journey.
According to the release, Tokheho Yepthomi, Member of Parliament greeted the gathering and asserted that God has a plan for everyone therefore one should fulfill the purpose of one’s life. He encouraged the people to live godly lives. “Without being led by God, there will be a sense of emptiness and unfulfillment,” it quoted him as saying.
The morning session commenced with Rev Dr Phughoto Sema, ES, WSBAK dedicating the Jubilee monolith. Azheto Zhimomi, MLA released the Jubilee Commemorative Magazine and exhorted the gathering. He challenged the church leaders to work for unity in the society, it said.
Meanwhile, Rev Dr Hevukhu Achumi, Sr Pastor, Thilixü Baptist Church shared on the topic “Ebenezer: Stone of help.”
He said that if the church leaders are led by the Holy Spirit, the society will be united through their leadership. “When Israelites obeyed and returned to God, He blessed them and helped them. When led by the spirit of God there is peace, unity, love and prosperity,” he added.
The two-day event was attended by more than 6000 people. Apart from 179 churches under WSBAK, representatives from CBCNEI, NBCC, Chakhroma Baptist Church Council Choir, Zeme Baptist Church Council, NCRC Sümi, and Baptist churches associations from Arunachal Pradesh also attended the jubilee celebration.
